Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 3768

Press: Regulation

Tabled: 2 September 2024

Answered: 10 September 2024

Question

Tonia Antoniazzi

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the (a) Independent Press Standards Organisation and (b) Royal Charter on press self-regulation.

Answer

Stephanie Peacock

Independent and effective self-regulation of the press empowers the public to have trust in what is reported, which is vital to a strong and functioning democracy.